Catherine Morganti
Originally from Wellington, Catherine Morganti graduated from Massey University Veterinary School in 1987. After a short stint working in Dunedin, Catherine traveled to the UK to embark on some travel and improve her veterinary skills. Whilst working there, she developed a special interest in small animal medicine and ultrasound, gaining her hard earned certificate in Small Animal Medicine in 1997. The pull of NZL was great, and luckily for us she returned home 18 months ago with husband Kit, 2 children, Issy and Jonny and a few cats. Catherine, in her spare time, enjoys exercising, gardening, having friends over and family fun with her children.
Kirsty Thompson
Kirsty joined the team at McMaster & Heap in April 2016. She graduated from Glasgow University, UK in 2009 and practiced in the UK prior to moving to Christchurch. Her interests are soft tissue surgery and oncology.
As well as being a vet, Kirsty is a dedicated Coastguard volunteer and can often be found out on the Coastguard Canterbury boat based in Lyttelton training and helping saving peoples lives. Lola has even been known to take a trip with her! There is never a dull moment!
Kirsty has two cats; Wolfe and Yukon. Yukon is often seen patrolling the neighbourhood roofs and causing mischief, whereas Wolfe would rather be curled up on the sofa all day.
Terryne Loney
Terryne graduated from Massey in 1995. After spending a few years in mixed practice in NZ and the UK she settled back into companion animal practice ever since.
She has completed numerous courses since, especially in intensive care, anaesthesia, pain management, internal medicine, oncology, soft tissue surgery, stress free handling and a Diploma in Homeopathy.
She is interested in all aspects of medicine and has developed a recent interest in dentistry. Recent dentistry courses and tuition from Veterinary Dentists have meant she is able to offer some alternatives to extraction in teeth that are important to retain. A particular recent interest is in the formation of large cysts that occur from uninterrupted teeth, detecting these early to try and prevent major surgery being the only option.
She currently has 2 standard poodles, 3 cats, tropical fish and chickens in her menagerie.
Richard Lucy
Massey University graduate 1992, and worked in private practice in New Zealand and as an Assistant Lecturer in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Massey for 2 & ½ years. Whilst at Massey completed MANZVSc examination in Radiology before embarking on OE to the UK. Worked in private practice in London for 2 & ½ years before returning to New Zealand the slow way. Travelled overland through West Africa and worked as a volunteer in a primate rehabilitation centre in Cameroon treating injured primates before their return to the wild.
Worked as a Senior Medical Registrar for 2 years at Sydney University Veterinary Hospital completing a Dip VCS and returned for a sabbatical to The Royal Veterinary College in London to complete the Royal College examinations in Veterinary Cardiology. Finally returned to New Zealand working in Auckland and Hamilton for several years before retraining in human echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) and moving full-circle back to Christchurch to work in the Cardiology Department of Christchurch Public Hospital.
Having since returned to my original vocation, I now work virtually solely performing ultrasound of the heart and abdomen of referral patients. This includes interventional procedures and minimally invasive biopsy techniques.
In my (limited) spare time, I entertain our three year old twins, slave away on our lifestyle block and enjoy the rivers, mountains and coast that Canterbury and the South Island has to offer.
Jack Newton-Jackson
Jack graduated from Massey Vet School in 2016, having previously completed a DipSciTech in 2013. Suffering from itchy feet, he emigrated straight to Scotland where he worked in mixed practice for five years. Developing a passion for ophthalmology, he pursued further training, graduating with a Certificate in Small Animal Ophthalmology in 2022 from ISVPS and Harper Adams University. He also completed a Certificate in Veterinary Public Health through Ulster University and is undertaking further studies in emergency medicine and surgery.
Jack has also worked as a locum vet looking after farm animals in Northern Ireland, companion animals in England and Wales and working in a busy emergency hospital in Australia. He is excited to work with the fabulous team at McMaster and Heap and help with the ophthalmology referral service.
Jack spends his spare time cooking, chilling at the beach, hitting the mountain and helping out on the family’s Waikato farm. He doesn’t currently have a pet but enjoys babysitting other peoples’ animals, earning him the nickname of ‘The Dogfather’.
Elisia Jones
Originally from the UK , Elisia grew up in Canada where she graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She then moved out west to Kelowna BC to work and play in the Rocky Mountains for a few years before moving to New Zealand to be with her husband in the middle of lockdown.
She spent two years working in Tauranga and getting to know the North Island before adventuring down South to Christchurch at the beginning of 2023.
Elisia enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, but especially ensuring your pet’s visit (and yours!) is as stress free as possible. She also has a particular interest in dental care and weight management.
In her free time you will often find Elisia out mountain biking, learning how to rockclimb, skiing, or teaching her cat Winston how to jump through hoops.
Jess Diery
I graduated from Murdoch University in my hometown of Perth, Western Australia in 2016. After graduation, I spent several years working in mixed animal practice near Melbourne and Wanaka. In 2022 I competed an internship at SASH in Sydney (Australia’s largest specialist practice) where I was lucky enough to learn from some of the worlds top specialists in a variety of fields. After my internship year I stayed on at SASH as a hospital care and emergency vet. Whilst in Sydney, I passed a series of exams to become a member of the Small animal internal medicine chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) before taking a 6 month break to travel around South East Asia, which included some time volunteering at Elephant Nature Park in Thailand and at Siem Reap Veterinary Practice in Cambodia.
In early 2024, I relocated to Christchurch with my kiwi partner and started at McMaster and Heap. I particularly enjoy helping our sickest patients, working up tricky cases and helping pets with gastrointestinal issues, endocrine disorders, renal disease, immune-mediated conditions and infectious diseases.
Lauren Prouting
Anna Goulter
Hello! I have recently joined the team at McMaster and Heap after spending the last 24 years working as a GP small animal vet in Taranaki. I have a particular interest Ophthalmology so came to the practice as a locum in 2022 for 6 weeks, with the aim of learning more from Steve.
I have really enjoyed my time in Christchurch and have been considering a move South since then. My husband Matt and I decided to buck the trend and fly the nest before the kid did, leaving 3 of our 4 children in the North Island. Our youngest daughter has joined us on our new adventure in Canterbury.
I’ve been an animal lover since birth and never considered any other career option. After 30+ years in the profession, I still love my job and look forward to meeting new people and pets. I have brought with me two crossbred dogs, Ivy and Jazz, as well as a super smoochy cat, Percy.
Lynne Wilkins
Lynne is an experienced veterinary surgeon committed to advancing animal health through expert surgical care. She is known for her meticulous approach and compassionate treatment, ensuring the highest standard of care for her furry patients. Lynne is dedicated to continual learning and staying at the forefront of veterinary medicine.
Outside of her professional achievements, Lynne is an avid outdoor enthusiast who finds rejuvenation and inspiration in exploring the hills. She also enjoys gardening as it provides her with a peaceful retreat and a connection to nature.
Balancing her career with family life, Lynne shares her home with her husband, two children and their cherished dog. Lynne’s combination of professional expertise and personal interests makes her a valued member of the veterinary community.
Tommy Henson
Tommy graduated from veterinary school in the UK before starting his career in rural Scotland, working in mixed animal practice. After several years of working with a variety of species, he and his partner emigrated to New Zealand in 2023 to embrace new opportunities in companion animal medicine.
Tommy has a keen interest in all areas of veterinary care and enjoys building strong relationships with his patients and their families. His experience in mixed practice has provided him with a well-rounded perspective on animal health, and he’s excited to bring that to his current role.
Outside of work, Tommy is an outdoor enthusiast. He enjoys ultramarathon running, skiing, and tramping through New Zealand’s stunning landscapes.